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SB57 XWD

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,093 mi
Last recorded90,093 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 XWD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 90,093 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 90,091 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides discs worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 66,970 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 53,723 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 53,723 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 41,431 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 37,382 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 37,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2015 33,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2014 29,497 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,467 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 27,448 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 23,671 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 23,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front discs corroded

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear discs heavilly corroded, boarderline pass advise new asap

Pass 19 Dec 2011 16,612 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2010 11,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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SB57 XWD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB57 XWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SB57 XWD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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